Nokia

Senior Technical Recruiter – Optical Networks R&D

Nokia

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sunnyvale • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $241,500 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own full‑cycle recruitment for complex R&D roles, including:
  • - Optical systems engineering
  • - Coherent transceivers and modules
  • - ASIC and DSP design and verification
  • - Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC)
  • - Firmware, embedded software, and systems integration
  • Deliver consistently high hiring‑manager and candidate experience.
  • Demonstrate strong technical fluency across optical networking and hardware‑software co‑design.
  • Translate complex requirements into compelling hiring strategies and candidate narratives.
  • Provide real‑time market intelligence on competitor hiring, compensation trends, and talent availability.
  • Partner closely with Directors, Architects, and Senior Engineering Leaders.
  • Challenge and influence role scope, leveling, and hiring plans to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Act as a benchmark for recruiting best practices within the TA organization.
  • Build and maintain deep talent pipelines from direct competitors and adjacent technology domains.
  • Personally source and engage senior passive candidates.
  • Represent Nokia at industry events, conferences, and targeted networking initiatives.
  • Drive improvements in recruiting effectiveness, speed, and quality of hire.
  • Mentor less‑experienced recruiters and contribute to capability building within the TA team.
  • Ensure compliance with Nokia policies, local labor laws, and global TA standards.

Requirements

  • A solid track record of technical recruiting experience, with:
  • - Agency background first, followed by in‑house experience at a technology company.
  • Proven experience recruiting within optical networking, photonics, or semiconductor‑adjacent domains.
  • Hands‑on hiring experience for roles involving:
  • - Optical ASICs and DSPs
  • - InP / Silicon photonics / PICs
  • - Optical modules and systems integration
  • Demonstrated success recruiting from direct competitors to Nokia in the Bay Area, North America & Internationally
  • Strong ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑competition Silicon Valley environment.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
  • Prior experience supporting R&D or product‑driven organizations (Preferred)
  • Experience recruiting globally while being locally embedded onsite (Preferred)
  • Strong data‑driven mindset with ability to track and improve hiring outcomes (Preferred)
  • Comfortable working with senior leaders and highly specialized technical populations (Preferred)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
optical systems engineeringcoherent transceiversASIC designDSP designphotonic integrated circuitsfirmware developmentembedded softwaresystems integrationtechnical recruitingdata-driven mindset
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementinfluencingcommunicationmentoringbuilding talent pipelinesrecruiting best practicescandidate experiencemarket intelligencecollaborationproblem-solving